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Politics

October 12, 2026

Makinde Appoints Wolekanle Chief of Staff, Names Adedayo Due Process DG

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as his new Chief of Staff. The governor also appointed Mrs Aderonke Adedayo as Director-General of the state’s Due Process Office. The appointments were announced in

Security

July 11, 2026

Rehabilitation of Rescued Oyo Pupils, Teachers Now Priority – Makinde

Rehabilitation of Rescued Oyo Pupils, Teachers Now Priority – MakindeOyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the immediate focus of his administration is to reunite the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area with their families

Insecurity

June 16, 2026

“Oyo Is Not Chibok, Will Never Be” — Makinde Vows Rescue of

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the state “is not Chibok and will never be Chibok,” assuring that efforts are ongoing to rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. Makinde made the statement on

Politics

June 12, 2026

Makinde Says Abducted Oyo Students, Teachers Still Held in Old Oyo National

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that students and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of the state are still being held within the Old Oyo National Park. Makinde made this known in Newsletter

Security

June 5, 2026

Gov. Makinde Bans Okada Movement From 10:30PM To 5:30AM Across Oyo State

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 002 of 2026 to strengthen security, enforce vehicle registration regulations and improve traffic management across the state. ‎The governor said commercial motorcycle operators would no longer be permitted to

Politics

June 1, 2026

Makinde urges calm over Oyo kidnappings, says protests may embolden abductors

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appealed to residents and families of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area to remain calm and pray for their safe return, cautioning against protests at this critical moment. Makinde made

Makinde Appoints Wolekanle Chief of Staff, Names Adedayo Due Process DG

Rehabilitation of Rescued Oyo Pupils, Teachers Now Priority – Makinde

“Oyo Is Not Chibok, Will Never Be” — Makinde Vows Rescue of

Makinde Says Abducted Oyo Students, Teachers Still Held in Old Oyo National

Gov. Makinde Bans Okada Movement From 10:30PM To 5:30AM Across Oyo State

Makinde urges calm over Oyo kidnappings, says protests may embolden abductors

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